A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6220376 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 39594939 epoch_slot_no: 110139 block_no: 6220199 slot_leader_id: 6110006 size: 6978 time: 2021-09-09 04:20:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bd8091dc7b76bc50492fbf5854212e65cec00a8d9cb3dbb81758d7dd318fbebBlock Operator
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